Senior Airman Ivy Thomas / 121st Air Refueling Wing Public Affairs
Ohio ANG announces its top Airmen
The 2025 Ohio Air National Guard Outstanding Airmen of the Year award winners stand with senior leaders during a recognition ceremony in Columbus, Ohio, Jan.11, 2025. The event honored selected Airmen who demonstrated outstanding leadership, strong work ethic and commitment to their community, state and nation.
Airman of Year: Senior Airman Logan Hargis, 123rd Air Control Squadron, 178th Wing
Noncommissioned Officer of Year: Staff Sgt. Zachary Wohlford, 124th Intelligence Squadron, 178th Wing
Senior NCO of Year: Master Sgt. Travis Brown, 123rd ACS, 178th Wing
First Sergeant of Year: Master Sgt. Andrew Jenkins, 121st Air Refueling Wing
Company Grade Officer of Year: Capt. Melissa Steele, 179th Cyberspace Wing
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Staff Sgt. Alyssa Reik / 179th Cyberspace Wing Public Affairs
179th CW Airmen gel during ANG Cyber High-Performance Training
Members of the 179th Cyberspace Wing participated in a weeklong ANG Cyber High-Performance Training session in San Antonio in November 2024. The ANG Cyber HPT program is an intensive training experience designed for advanced cyber operators and leaders, targeting performance optimization and next generation capabilities for the modern cyber warrior. Throughout the training, Airmen were able to share experiences with colleagues and with some of the world’s leading experts in human performance.
Staff Sgt. Thomas Moeger / Ohio National Guard Public Affairs
National Guard Athlete of Year trains to compete on world stage
Maj. Tim Gribble, executive officer for the Ohio assistant adjutant general for Air and a member of the National Guard Endurance Team, placed seventh in his age group in the 2024 DEKA World Championship in Ocala, Florida, Dec. 13, 2024. At the beginning of 2024, Gribble was named the 2023 Air National Guard Athlete of the Year.
Tech. Sgt. Mikayla Gibbs / 121st Air Refueling Wing Public Affairs
121st Maintenance Group Airmen ensure KC-135 fleet ready to fly
Airmen with the 121st Maintenance Group periodically conduct isochronal inspections on the fleet of KC-135 Stratotankers at Rickenbacker Air National Guard Base in Columbus, Ohio. Isochronal inspections, or ISOs, are in-depth inspections performed at routine intervals to ensure each of the 121st Air Refueling Wing's aircraft is properly maintained, safe and ready to fly.
Master Sgt. Brian Ellison / 126th Air Refueling Wing Public Affairs
200th RED HORSE provides expertise during Polish air base site planning surveys
Members of the 200th Rapid Engineer Deployable Heavy Operational Repair Squadron Engineers supported an expeditionary site planning survey that assessed Polish air bases and airports on their capabilities and runway strength for potential future use by U.S., allied and partner forces.
Video by Staff Sgt. Jillian Maynus / Ohio National Guard Public Affairs
I am the Ohio Air National Guard
The Ohio Air National Guard consists of four wings: the 121st Air Refueling Wing, 178th Wing, 179th Cyberspace Wing and 180th Fighter Wing, which deploy worldwide to support aerial refueling, air transport, communications, engineering and security missions. In addition, there are two subordinate geographically separated units in the state.
VISION: E3 x D3
To be successful, you must be EMPOWERED to EXECUTE your mission and EXCEL
through DEDICATION, DETERMINATION, and DESIRE
Assistant Adjutant General
Major General David B. Johnson
As Assistant Adjutant General for Air, my mission is to build and sustain combat tested Airmen and units for the rapid response to the full spectrum of State and Federal missions tasked to the Ohio Air National Guard.
State Command Chief
Chief Master Sergeant Troy R. Taylor
Principal enlisted advisor to senior Ohio Air National Guard leadership responsible for matters influencing the health, morale, and welfare of the organization’s assigned enlisted Airmen and their Families.
The Ohio Air National Guard’s four wings deploy
worldwide to fulfill aerial refueling missions, air transport,
communications, engineering, and security requirements.
• 121st Air Refueling Wing
• 178th Wing
• 179th Cyberspace Wing
• 180th Fighter Wing
In addition, there are two subordinate geographically separated units in the state.
Ohio’s Air Guard units are dispersed in seven geographic locations:
• Cincinnati
• Columbus
• Mansfield
• Port Clinton
• Springfield
• Toledo
• Zanesville